Veteran, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Veteran, Goshen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Veteran?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County — the most common reported hazard around Veteran, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Dec 19, 2025 · $35,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2025 | Jul 4, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2006 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Veteran get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Veteran, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yoder 5 W weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 6.5 | 9.1 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Veteran?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 60 miles south-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Veteran | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 151 mi south | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 169 mi north-northeast | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Veteran
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Veteran, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1978, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 483 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 2024.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Veteran's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Veteran radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Veteran, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 60 miles south-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Veteran?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Veteran the lowest scan from KCYS is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Veteran free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Veteran, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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